To me, you have to declare yourself a Chicano in order to be a Chicano. That makes a Chicano a Mexican-American with a defiant political attitude that centers on his or her right to self-definition. I'm a Chicano because I… — Cheech Marin Copy Share Image
I've always wanted to be able to say that I come from Los Angeles, California and feel quintessentially American - even if I said that in Spanish. — Cheech Marin Copy Share Image
Our first gig was a battle of the bands. We did 45 minutes of comedy and never played a note - and we won! — Cheech Marin Copy Share Image
To me, you have to declare yourself a Chicano in order to be a Chicano. That makes a Chicano a Mexican-American with a defiant… — Cheech Marin Copy Share Image
As a kid, I used to go to the library and take out all the art books. — Cheech Marin Copy Share Image
It is surprising how many professional athletes, along with their families and friends, are gaga over movie and music stars, and the reverse is… — Cheech Marin Copy Share Image
Every kid that goes to Catholic school believes he's going to be a priest one day. — Cheech Marin Copy Share Image
I wouldn't want them [kids] to raid my liquor cabinet and glug down my bourbon either. — Cheech Marin Copy Share Image
In the end, the great leveler in any sport is performance on the field or on the court. Kids don't care what language players… — Cheech Marin Copy Share Image
Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, my wife speaks five languages: Russian, English, French, Italian and, out of self-defense, Spanish. I watched her learn Spanish… — Cheech Marin Copy Share Image
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